jmdavidson

We just got back from the 2012 RPM Magical History Tour (Newbie Tour) and have decided to take the plunge and host a Wine Woot Get Together. Based on suggestions from the other Tour attendees, they suggested that we set up a date and go with it. Seems that if we put out too many options, there are always those who can make one date and not another. It's the old, you can please some of the people...So, the date is Saturday, September 22 at 2pm. We live in Lemont. Send me a PM for our address and contact info. While we will provide some appetizers and wine, it would be helpful if everyone brought an appetizer and a bottle of wine. Let me know if you plan on attending and I will try to update the listing.

North316

jmdavidson wrote:We just got back from the 2012 RPM Magical History Tour (Newbie Tour) and have decided to take the plunge and host a Wine Woot Get Together. Based on suggestions from the other Tour attendees, they suggested that we set up a date and go with it. Seems that if we put out too many options, there are always those who can make one date and not another. It's the old, you can please some of the people...So, the date is Saturday, September 22 at 2pm. We live in Lemont. Send me a PM for our address and contact info. While we will provide some appetizers and wine, it would be helpful if everyone brought an appetizer and a bottle of wine. Let me know if you plan on attending and I will try to update the listing.

Attending:
jmdavidson
jmdavidson+1

I doubt I could make this one, since we will be in Chicago in a couple weeks, but will definitely keep an eye out for future gatheringss, we are over in Toledo, OH, so it's not too bad of a drive. Always worth it for wine!

karenhynes

I'd love to join in on the fun and will do everything possible to clear that day. I'll have to confirm in a few weeks though, as I may have a work-related commitment...I don't know for sure just yet. I'm happy to bring watever is needed. I may even have a few bottles of wine squirreled away around here somewhere....

jmdavidson

Since posting the original announcement a couple of days ago, I have had only one person show any interest in this get together. I reviewed the old posting of a Chicago/Lake County interest thread and noticed about thirty wooters who said they would be interested in meeting. So, I sent out PM's to each one of them. Thusfar, one person has shown interest. Does this mean that there is no interest? Or does this mean that those who were on the boards within the last two years are no longer on them? Sign me...bewildered.

inkycatz

jmdavidson wrote:Since posting the original announcement a couple of days ago, I have had only one person show any interest in this get together. I reviewed the old posting of a Chicago/Lake County interest thread and noticed about thirty wooters who said they would be interested in meeting. So, I sent out PM's to each one of them. Thusfar, one person has shown interest. Does this mean that there is no interest? Or does this mean that those who were on the boards within the last two years are no longer on them? Sign me...bewildered.

They may not check in very often, it is summer and all. Wishing you continued luck in your efforts!

MarkDaSpark

jmdavidson wrote:Since posting the original announcement a couple of days ago, I have had only one person show any interest in this get together. I reviewed the old posting of a Chicago/Lake County interest thread and noticed about thirty wooters who said they would be interested in meeting. So, I sent out PM's to each one of them. Thusfar, one person has shown interest. Does this mean that there is no interest? Or does this mean that those who were on the boards within the last two years are no longer on them? Sign me...bewildered.

There are some that drop off for a year or so. We also lost some due to "the troubles".

And as Inky puts it, it is summer, and there is a lot going on.

TommyTheCat and lauratchi are active at times, so keep the faith.

x20

Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

tommythecat78

Thanks for the PM...I probably would have missed this otherwise. Put me down in the maybe column. I would say definite yes but I won't know until closer to the date. I live in Homer Glen (was in Lemont until a couple of weeks ago) so I am only a few minutes away. It would be me and my +1 attending.

MarkDaSpark

It has links to previous WW gatherings (including some Chicago ones!), and can give you ideas.

x20

Someone has to put WD's kids thru college, but why does it have to be me! *This post is for purposes of enabling only, and does not constitute any promise of helping pay for said enabling. It does indicate willingness to assist in drinking said wine.

chukon99

C'mon everyone! I'll have an easier time convincing my wife to let me drive in for this if it looks like there will be a decent turn out. I missed out on the tour, but would love to connect with some fellow wooters.

ddeuddeg

We'd be happy to drive in from Buffalo, but we're already committed for that weekend. We've been keeping an eye out for a Chicago event, and we know the frustration of trying to get something to happen. Try to keep the faith, go ahead with this one, and hope for things to grow, either this time or the next.

Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes the special occasion is that you've got a bottle of Champagne in the fridge. - Hester Browne
Filmmaker/winemaker Francis Ford Coppola says his two professions are almost the same and that each depends on source material and takes a lot of time to perfect.
The big difference: "Today's winemakers still worry about quality."

saxwizerd45

I also would have missed this thread were it not for the PM, so good idea!

We're no longer in the Chicago area (now live in Rock Island, IL) but it's an easy drive from where we're at. I'd say mrs. saxwizerd45 and I are in the "maybe" category. We have some scheduling things to iron out...

I'm one of those folks in MarkDaSpark's "disappear for a whole year" category, but I even browsed a few other threads today! Getting back in the wine.woot saddle!

It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend; one's present or future thirst; the excellence of the wine; or any other reason.

zorandra

Hi there, jmdavidson, and all. Got the PM and unfortunately since I live in the city and do not drive that location would not be possible. But I'll keep an eye out for any other events that happen closer to home. Cheers!

jmdavidson

zorandra wrote:Hi there, jmdavidson, and all. Got the PM and unfortunately since I live in the city and do not drive that location would not be possible. But I'll keep an eye out for any other events that happen closer to home. Cheers!

If you know someone who does drive, maybe you can talk them into accompanying you. Or, maybe someone else from Chicago will chime in and offer. Hope you can find a way to make it.

LSlipetz

jmdavidson wrote:Since posting the original announcement a couple of days ago, I have had only one person show any interest in this get together. I reviewed the old posting of a Chicago/Lake County interest thread and noticed about thirty wooters who said they would be interested in meeting. So, I sent out PM's to each one of them. Thusfar, one person has shown interest. Does this mean that there is no interest? Or does this mean that those who were on the boards within the last two years are no longer on them? Sign me...bewildered.

Thanks for the PM, I too fall into the category of disappearing for the last year or so. Still buy my wine, just not time to chat. My wife and I had our first child within the last year so that has not been time for much else. I will have to check with my wife to see what we have going on for that date, but I would lean towards unlikely being able to attend at this point.

Thanks for taking the initiative and setting this up though. If I cant make this one, I hope to join one in the future.

Itwdswafo

jmdavidson

LSlipetz wrote:Thanks for the PM, I too fall into the category of disappearing for the last year or so. Still buy my wine, just not time to chat. My wife and I had our first child within the last year so that has not been time for much else. I will have to check with my wife to see what we have going on for that date, but I would lean towards unlikely being able to attend at this point.

Thanks for taking the initiative and setting this up though. If I cant make this one, I hope to join one in the future.

Congratulations on the new baby. Having had two, who are now completely grown, I understand the difficulty in staying social. Please keep checking the thread to see if it materializes. So far, limited yes's. I think it's been over two year since the last one. If/when another happens is anyone's guess, which is why I was trying to revitalize this one.

jmdavidson

Not if you are sharing a certain magnum I think you bought on the RPM tour. Seriously, I am bummed on the lack of responsiveness. So, keep watching this thread to see if more wine wooters chime in. Thanks for the BC wine tasting. Tracey was great, as were her wines.

jkdaaa

jmdavidson wrote:Not if you are sharing a certain magnum I think you bought on the RPM tour. Seriously, I am bummed on the lack of responsiveness. So, keep watching this thread to see if more wine wooters chime in. Thanks for the BC wine tasting. Tracey was great, as were her wines.

Thanks for the PM, I'd also disappeared for a while. Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat as two of the others - in the city, no car. Could we possibly arrange transportation to/from the Lemont Metra station? Either way, thanks for organizing this, and best of luck with the event.

funbunny

jkdaaa wrote:Thanks for the PM, I'd also disappeared for a while. Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat as two of the others - in the city, no car. Could we possibly arrange transportation to/from the Lemont Metra station? Either way, thanks for organizing this, and best of luck with the event.

I don't think that line runs weekends. My day might be opening up a bit and if so, I will be able to attend a little longer than I first thought. If that is the case, I was going to offer to pick up/drop off a couple people at the Downers Grove Station on the Burlington line. I will hopefully know by Labor Day.

jkdaaa

funbunny wrote:I don't think that line runs weekends. My day might be opening up a bit and if so, I will be able to attend a little longer than I first thought. If that is the case, I was going to offer to pick up/drop off a couple people at the Downers Grove Station on the Burlington line. I will hopefully know by Labor Day.

It appears that you're right, was that always true? In any case, thanks, please do let me know if that's workable.

jmdavidson

jkdaaa wrote:It appears that you're right, was that always true? In any case, thanks, please do let me know if that's workable.

Unfortunately, there has never been a Chicago-Lemont train on the weekends. If funbunny is able to work out a pick up/drop off from the Downers Grove station, then some of the Chicago people might be able to work it out with her.

funbunny

OK - My afternoon has opened up so I can Taxi a few from Downers Grove Station. I do however need to get home by 5:30ish to head to my parents' anniversary party, so we will need to leave about 5ish. I will look up train scheduals and give you guys some departure times. My car is a typical sedan (kia sephia to be exact, so don't get excited thinking you're traveling in luxury) and will fit three in the back comfortably, but four if you don't mind getting real squishy. Maybe we could get another local attendee to volenteer for more transportation if needed.

jmdavidson

funbunny wrote:OK - My afternoon has opened up so I can Taxi a few from Downers Grove Station. I do however need to get home by 5:30ish to head to my parents' anniversary party, so we will need to leave about 5ish. I will look up train scheduals and give you guys some departure times. My car is a typical sedan (kia sephia to be exact, so don't get excited thinking you're traveling in luxury) and will fit three in the back comfortably, but four if you don't mind getting real squishy. Maybe we could get another local attendee to volenteer for more transportation if needed.

I'll post some times this week.

FB, thanks for stepping up. Please let me know who will now be attending thanks to FB's taxi service. If you resend me an email, I will send you my address and phone number.

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